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Facebook is doing something with blockchain, but nobody knows what

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 3:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


It’s been a busy week for Facebook. The tech giant celebrated its 15th anniversary amid calls for improvements in its data handling and privacy policies. One day later, Cheddar reported the company had quietly snapped up the team behind Chainspace, a London-based blockchain startup. Hard Fork reached out to Facebook to find out about its blockchain plans. “Like many other companies, Facebook is exploring ways to leverage the power of blockchain technology. This new small team is exploring many different applications. We don’t have anything further to share,” a spokesperson said. What we know about the deal The statement does not reveal much…

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Facebook is doing something with blockchain, but nobody knows what

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 3:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


It’s been a busy week for Facebook. The tech giant celebrated its 15th anniversary amid calls for improvements in its data handling and privacy policies. One day later, Cheddar reported the company had quietly snapped up the team behind Chainspace, a London-based blockchain startup. Hard Fork reached out to Facebook to find out about its blockchain plans. “Like many other companies, Facebook is exploring ways to leverage the power of blockchain technology. This new small team is exploring many different applications. We don’t have anything further to share,” a spokesperson said. What we know about the deal The statement does not reveal much…

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Yes, you’ve forgotten it’s almost Valentine’s Day – we’re here to help

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


You may love Valentine’s day, you may hate Valentine’s day, but you can’t ignore that it exists. That’s something we all have to deal with. So, whether you’re looking for a little something for your new flame, want to surprise your long-term partner, or just need to treat yourself, TNW is here for you. Because you’re worth it. To help out, we’ve put together a list brimming with great gifts to get your beloved this Valentine’s day. Aren’t we the best? A selection of two-player boardgames so you can hang out in peace There’s little better than spending some quality time…

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Yes, you’ve forgotten it’s almost Valentine’s Day – we’re here to help

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


You may love Valentine’s day, you may hate Valentine’s day, but you can’t ignore that it exists. That’s something we all have to deal with. So, whether you’re looking for a little something for your new flame, want to surprise your long-term partner, or just need to treat yourself, TNW is here for you. Because you’re worth it. To help out, we’ve put together a list brimming with great gifts to get your beloved this Valentine’s day. Aren’t we the best? A selection of two-player boardgames so you can hang out in peace There’s little better than spending some quality time…

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Blockchain researchers are still finding critical vulnerabilities in EOS

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Months after its nigthmarish launch, cryptocurrency and blockchain security researchers are still finding vulnerabilities in EOS, according to recent activity on breach disclosure platform HackerOne. After reviewing the latest bug disclosures on the platform, Hard Fork found that EOS developer Block.one closed eight vulnerability reports submitted by white-hat hackers in January alone, for a total of $50,750 worth of bug bounties. It’s worth noting that out of the eight bounties, five qualified for Block.one’s $10,000 reward, reserved for critical vulnerabilities. This extends Block.one’s unfortunate vulnerability disclosure streak from last year. After launching its disclosure program at the end of May,…

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